Weymouth Water Fest 2025

Weymouth Water Fest returns on Sunday 7th September from 11am – 2pm and is promising to be a fun-packed day! This free event is for Weymouth residents of all ages who want to increase their water confidence, have a go at some different water sports, and make use of the beautiful natural resource on the doorstep.  

There will be a range of activities for people to try out, including taster sessions in kayaking and paddleboarding throughout the day from Adventure 4 All (under 16’s to be accompanied by a parent/guardian), plus Revive Wild Sauna will be providing sauna taster sessions (over 16’s only), with sign-up sheets available for anybody interested in taking part.   

Local sea swimming group, Weymouth Bluetits will be offering a group swim and will round of the event with a mass Hokey-Cokey in the sea! 

Weymouth Surf Lifesaving Club will be leading sea safety sessions to help build up key skills and confidence in and around the water. 

For anybody interested in beach yoga, two taster sessions are available during the day and for this activity, participants are advised to bring their own yoga mat or towel.   

Weymouth’s famous Sandman will be leading a sandcastle demonstration, with people then invited to create their own masterpieces with help from a true professional!  

There will also be live music from Weymouth Ukuleleans, Weymouth Community Choir and Dorset Wrecks, whilst sea themed arts and crafts workshops are being offered by Artwey.

You can view the full schedule below:

11am: Event opening and welcome by Weymouth Town Council Leader, Cllr David Harris 

11.05am: Group swim with Weymouth Bluetits 

11.15am – 12pm: Weymouth Ukuleleans  

11.30am – 12pm: Sea safety session 1 

12pm – 12.20pm: Beach Yoga session 1 

12.15pm – 12.45pm: Weymouth Community Choir 

12.45pm – 1.15pm: Sandcastle demonstration by the Sandman

1.05pm – 1.45pm: Dorset Wrecks 

1.20pm – 1.40pm: Beach Yoga session 2 

1.20pm – 1.50pm: Sea safety session 2 

1.55pm: Hokey-Cokey in the sea led by Weymouth Bluetits 

Some images from last year’s event are shown below: